US Bridges

FAS 66 over Renfroe Creek

Good

Hawkins County, Tennessee · .4 M S of Marble Hall · Structure no. 37SR0660013

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 66 over Renfroe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 66 over Renfroe Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFAS 66
CrossesRenfroe Creek
Location.4 M S of Marble Hall
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates36.40268, -83.08794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 66 over Renfroe Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 66 over Renfroe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 66 over Renfroe Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 66 over Renfroe Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 66 over Renfroe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.